AWARDS CEREMONY HONORS WINNERS OF "ARTWORKS" EXHIBIT SHOWCASING WORK OF CITY OF PITTSBURGH EMPLOYEES

talent of City of Pittsburgh employees -- and family members -- showcased in City-County Building Lobby exhibit

A Tuesday evening reception featured an awards ceremony honoring winners of the 14th annual “ARTWorks” competition that showcases the creative talents of City of Pittsburgh employees, their families and members of their households.

The City-County Building’s grand lobby now serves as the setting of an impressive collection of paintings, photographs, drawings, pottery and other unique pieces of artwork. More than 100 City employees and their relatives (professional, nonprofessional and youth artists) submitted the 123 pieces on display.

“The ARTWorks competition provides an exciting opportunity for individuals to express their creativity, and this year’s participants represent more than a dozen City departments ranging from City Planning, to Public Works, to the Bureau of Building Inspection,” according to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.

The free exhibit, titled “ARTWorks -- The National Arts Program In Pittsburgh,” allows artists of all skill levels the rare opportunity to exhibit their work as well as to compete for cash prizes and art education scholarships.

Serving as 2013 judges were Mary Brenholts of Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; Morton Brown, City of Pittsburgh Public Arts Manager; Dave Deily of Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild; and Lynn Smith of Interior Artistry.